Model Year Details

1992 - Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive

90033

Model: Class 90 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 90033
Category: Diesel Electric LocomotivesLocomotive Class: Class 90Designer: British Rail
Class Information: The West Coast Mainline was converted to overhead electric power in stages during the 1960ís and early 1970ís. After experimentation with early AC electric classes, BR settled on producing a large fleet of Class 86 and 87ís to meet motive power demands. With motive power requirements being fulfilled by the mid 1970ís, further production of locomotives ceased until the arrival of Class 90ís in 1987
More...Weight: 84.5 tons
Purpose: Passenger & Freight
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BOModel Information: Length - 9 5/8 inches - 24.5cm.* With 1,600 models made in all, assuming that equal numbers were made of the three versions, there should be around 500 of each.
Models Produced: * 1,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat HammondCompany: B.R. - British RailwaysLogo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. MainlineLivery Details: Grey and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.